Asslamu Aliakum,
I really don't know. These issues are beyond me. I just try to focus on issues that I have control over now. While I find these topics interesting I just it is best to focus on matters that can be improved upon.

Thank you!
The aim currently is to pray 5 times a day and remember/fear Allah constantly throughout the day. I even have the confidence to pray at work. Along with this I'm trying to combat an addiction, which started back in childhood.
Now I want to know...how to properly ask for forgiveness. I don't think my forgiveness is genuine/enough. Do I have to ask for forgiveness for every type of sin I have performed? There are some sins I have repeated due to an addiction I have suffered from since childhood. I thought about giving money to charity and fasting as a way to ask for forgiveness.

Asslamu Aliakum
I think I used to have an old account here years ago but I must have forgotten the old username/passwords. So I created a new account.
I'm looking to surround myself with good company. I want a fresh start. I need help being a good Muslim.
I have committed so many sins. I need to ask for forgiveness and start fresh. I have tried to practise Islam before but my inner demons took over. I used my rough life as an excuse to do bad things...but I want to stop.
Help me.